Rumor: AT&T will carry 3G iPad in stores

http://www.inrumor.com/in/all/kaspersky-has-bold-plans-an-antivirus-hardware/

So is there going to be any way to tether the iphone to the ipad and use the iphone's 3G?

What's really interesting here is how AT&T is positioned to become the next provider of "anywhere, anytime" internet service and take away some business from cable companies (like Comcast... er xFinity?) providing internet to your home.

I'm sure Apple will keep a significant part of the first few weeks of iPad to the Applestores but after that there is really no reason why popular models of the iPad could not be available through the exact same distribution channel as any iPod touch. Activation of the data plan is done on the device, so really in terms of contract it is no different than any Mac or other Apple device. So hopefully BestBuy but also in time Target, Walmart, Costco, anyone who sells a Touch.

At least if they did this it would be awesome....

I've been debating on 3g or no 3g... I'm thinking that as long as ATT offers the whole '1-day' pass thing the 3g might be useful in a pinch, and just keep it disabled the rest of the time.

I've got a Verizon card for my MBP that I use a couple times a year (1 day pass) on road trips and it has been a life saver.

Considering the fact that the iPad has Bluetooth, there is no reason a person couldn't use a Bluetooth headset and microphone with Skype to make phone calls.

This way, you don't have to hold your iPad to your head when you make a call! lol

Receiving calls is another story, I guess, if the app's not running.

Why is it strange to think that AT&T would have these devices in stores? It sounds like you haven't been in an AT&T store recently Mike...

As the first commenter pointed out, AT&T carries both data cards and netbooks - in their stores. I think the iPad would fit perfectly, probably right next to the iPhones or with the data cards/netbooks.

Yeah, finding a good salesperson to go back to is a huge plus. A store full of idiots is never fun, no matter the company.

Why didn't you just buy one the next week when they were in stock and cancel your order?

Just remember, as with the iPhone, any devices purchased from AT&T are only replaced via service parts at Apple under warranty. If you purchased directly from Apple, and your device has issues within the first 14 days, they can give you a brand new retail device as a swap. Not so with anything purchased from AT&T or anywhere else. AT&T generally does not replace new units with new units; they send you to Apple for warranty service.